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Blades snap up Doyle

Midfielder Michael Doyle has joined Sheffield United on a free transfer from Coventry.

Last Updated: 25/01/11 4:28pm

Midfielder Michael Doyle has joined Sheffield United on a free transfer from Coventry.

Doyle has penned a two-year deal at Bramall Lane and becomes manager Micky Adams' first permanent signing since he took the helm at the south Yorkshire club last month.

The 29-year-old Irishman, who was part of Leeds' promotion squad last season while on loan at Elland Road, worked under Adams while at Coventry.

He told the club's official website: "I am looking forward to the challenge of helping this massive club get back up the table, and am delighted to be reunited with Micky Adams because he was a big reason in me deciding to come here."

Adams is pleased to have signed a player who will bring experience to his line-up.

"He is a known quantity who has worked for me before," said Adams.

"We were in a similar situation when I took over at Coventry and he was a big part in us turning things around, so he will bring experience and competition for places in midfield."